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Painted in mud, framed in myth: Bangladesh marks Sultan's 103rd birth anniversary

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Bangladesh on Monday marked the 103rd birth anniversary of internationally acclaimed painter SM Sultan with a day-long celebration in his native Narail district, honouring an artist ... Read More


One killed in violent clash over harassment of female madrasa students in Faridpur

Faridpur, Aug. 10 -- year-old youth was killed and 12 others were injured on Monday afternoon during a violent clash in Faridpur's Bhanga upazila, following protests against the harassment of female m... Read More


Case filed over looting of Tk 1.21cr from petrol pump staff on way to bank in Uttara

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Police have launched an investigation into the alleged mugging of Tk 1.21 crore from petrol pump employees while the money was being taken to a nearby Pubali Bank branch for deposit ... Read More


66.4% pass rate in Bagerhat above national average

BAGERHAT, Aug. 10 -- A total of 3,930 students failed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations in Bagerhat this year, while not a single student from a school in Sharankhola upazila managed... Read More


Sluggish infrastructure and utility service fueled uncertainty in economic zones: BEZIA President

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- President of Bangladesh Economic Zones Investors' Association (BEZIA) MA Jabbar said that despite many entrepreneurs paying significant amounts for plot allocations, sluggish infrast... Read More


Jamaat opposes move to give managing committees power to recruit teachers

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- e-Islami on Monday strongly condemned and protested the move by the Ministry of Education to hand over the authority to recruit entry-level teachers in private schools, colleges and ... Read More


US Ambassador delights in fried hilsa, roshmalai in Barishal

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen enjoyed a taste of Barishal's traditional cuisine, including fried hilsa and locally famous roshmalai, during a lunch hosted by Infor... Read More


Dhaka's air quality moderate on Monday morning

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The air quality in Dhaka remained moderate on Monday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 76 at 9 am. With this score, the capital ranked 26th among the world's most po... Read More


Cabinet clears drafts of human rights, bank resolution laws and new visa policy

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of the National Human Rights Commission Act, 2026, aimed at protecting, promoting and ensuring human rights. The draft law received final app... Read More


National Steering Committee on Creative Economy formed

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The government has constituted a 27-member National Steering Committee on Creative Economy aimed at fostering growth, policy guidance, and strategic development across the country's ... Read More